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ChatGPT creator OpenAI wants companies to試試 four-day work weeks with full pay as artificial intelligence reshapes the workplace. The tech giant's new policy roadmap aims to help workers thrive during rapid technological change.
A regional Australian council wants to give employees Fridays off without cutting pay or hours, potentially saving $1 million while improving work-life balance. The Murrumbidgee Council believes the compressed schedule could help recruit staff and boost productivity in rural areas.
Companies worldwide are discovering that working fewer days doesn't mean getting less done. New research shows the four-day workweek increases productivity across industries while giving employees better work-life balance.
Australian companies that tried a four-day workweek kept it after seeing productivity gains and happier workers. The results add to growing evidence that working less can actually achieve more. ##
OpenAI just released a bold vision for an AI-powered future where Americans work fewer hours without losing pay and everyone gets a stake in AI company profits. The tech giant's new policy blueprint aims to spread AI prosperity beyond Silicon Valley and into everyday wallets.
Couples who work from home at least one day a week have more children than those who don't, according to new research across 38 countries. The findings suggest flexible work could help families balance careers and parenthood.
Northern Iowa's basketball team just pulled off something no Missouri Valley Conference team has ever done, winning four straight games in four days to claim the championship and earn their first NCAA Tournament bid in a decade. The sixth-seeded Panthers beat Illinois-Chicago 84-69 on Sunday, capping an unforgettable run that rewrites the record books.
A new UCLA study shows an intensive five-day magnetic brain stimulation protocol works as well as the traditional six-week treatment for depression. This breakthrough could help thousands of patients who struggle to commit to months of clinic visits.
Four Hollywood Casino employees traded their work uniforms for work gloves to help clean up Ranson, West Virginia, joining local volunteers for an Earth Day community project. Sometimes the brightest impact starts with neighbors picking up litter together.
After weeks of renewed fighting in northern Syria, the Syrian government and Kurdish-led forces have reached a four-day ceasefire agreement. The pause offers a crucial window for peace talks and civilian relief.
After 10 days trapped underground in a flooded cave in central Laos, four villagers crawled to safety Saturday, sparking tearful celebrations at the rescue site. The men emerged on their own just as rescue teams prepared to enter, while crews continue searching for two others still missing.
The pandemic shift to working from home has found its sweet spot, with over 13% of Americans now working primarily remotely. That's more than double pre-COVID levels, signaling a permanent transformation in how we work.
Before jobs existed, our ancestors spent only 15 to 20 hours weekly on survival tasks, leaving plenty of time for art, music, and socializing. New research reveals how prehistoric humans lived surprisingly balanced lives.
After weeks of intense fighting, Israel and Lebanon entered a 10-day ceasefire at midnight on April 17, giving families on both sides their first peaceful night in over a month. The UN is calling the pause a potential doorway to lasting peace negotiations.
Dozens of volunteers are descending on a South Dakota camp to prepare it for thousands of summer visitors. Their week of hard work ensures youth groups, families, and retreats can enjoy nature and community all season long.
A new treatment combining metacognitive therapy with work-focused counseling helped nearly half of participants return to their jobs after just 12 weeks. The approach saved $900,000 for just 121 patients and could transform how mental health sick leave is handled.
A new autonomous drilling system is transforming construction by completing months of work in just over a week. The technology is already saving thousands of hours while making job sites safer.
After spending 10 harrowing days trapped in a flooded cave in Laos, four villagers emerged to tearful reunions with their families as international rescue teams continue searching for two more. The dramatic rescue brought together experts from six countries, including veterans of the famous 2018 Thai cave rescue.
A Canadian city is turning Valentine's week into a celebration of community kindness, asking residents to share small gifts and gestures with neighbors. The initiative hopes to raise $3,000 to spread warmth across the city.
Just four weeks after a shoulder injury nearly derailed her Olympic dreams, snowboarding superstar Chloe Kim topped qualifying rounds and is one win away from making history. She's aiming to become the first snowboarder ever to win three straight Olympic gold medals.
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